From hidden games to quick shortcuts, there are a rang of different ways to use the Chrome browser. And it doesn't matter whether you're on a desktop PC or a smartphone as many of these tips carry across .

What's more, if you want to customise the browser to your liking, it's surprisingly easy to do so.

Mirror Tech has compiled a handy list of tricks that you can use to make browsing the internet even better.

Use Google Chrome as a media player

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All you have to do to unlock the multimedia capabilities of Google Chrome is drag and drop a media file into a new tab.

Google's browser has all the necessary tech to play a wide variety of formats. And, if you're on a laptop on your home WiFi, you can cast to any Chromecast device you have plugged into the telly. Just tap the Cast icon in the corner of the window.

The dinosaur will be transported to the desert and begin running - your job is to help it jump obstacles by tapping the screen. On the desktop version of Chrome, you can jump by pressing the space bar.

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Locate your lost Android phone

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Apple has a popular "Find my iPhone" app - but Google can harness the power of the web itself.

Typing "Find my phone" into Chrome will take you to a page where you can locate your lost Android phone. You'll have to be logged in with the same account you use on your phone, but it's a handy way to locate a misplaced gadget.